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TUNSETTING
EC72H002Suspension setting
Front fork
NOTE:If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make resetting by reference to
the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire rangeCompression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth movement
over entire rangeOuter tube
Inner tube
Under bracket tightening
torqueCheck for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Retighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movementRebound damping
Oil sealTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire
range, bottoming outCompression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Increase oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke
endOil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke
end, bottoming outOil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement Compression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front postureCompression damping
Rebound damping
Balance with rear end
Oil level (oil amount)Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat (lower rear
posture).
Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
“Obtrusive” front,
tending to upper front
postureCompression damping
Balance with rear end
Spring
Oil lever (oil amount)Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in)
when one passenger is astride seat (upper rear
posture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
